We the people of the United States - We the citizens of the United StateIn order to form a more perfect union - in order to form a better countryestablish justice - protect rightsinsure domestic tranquility - keep peaceprovide for the common defense - work together to defend the nationpromote the general welfare - do what is good for everyoneand secure the blessings of liberty - protect freedomto ourselves and our posterity - to ourselves and future generationsdo ordain and establish this constitution - create and approve